Codes and Frequencies
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Description
For female sample adults aged 30 and older who ever had a breast MRI (BMRIEV), BMRILY reports the main reason that the respondent had their last breast MRI test.
Data Collection Process[show more]
Interviewers asked the open-ended question, "What is the main reason you had this breast MRI?" The interviewer then fit the response into one of the categories included on the survey form (i.e., follow-up of abnormal mammogram, breast problem, health care provider said at high risk, family history of breast cancer, routine exam, personal request, or other).
The 2010 Field Representative's Manual advised that:
For a description of the breast MRI test, see BMRIEV.
Comparability
In 2010, a code of 3 indicated the respondent had a breast MRI because their healthcare provider told them they were high risk. Beginning in 2023, this code indicates the respondent is high risk for a variety of possible reasons, including family history, genetic test, or another reason.
The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2010; 2023: Female sample adults age 30+ who have ever had a breast MRI (BMRIEV)
Availability
- 2010, 2023
Weights
- 2010, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT

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